There are moments in life when everything feels overwhelming. If we’re not careful, we can allow dark times to consume our minds. Our thoughts can become filled with defeat, worry, anxiety, and even depression. But let me assure you—this is not where God wants you to remain.
In these moments, you must declare the Word of God—aloud and boldly. Speak back to every situation that does not align with God’s promises. Declare His truth over the lies of the enemy. This isn’t the time to be timid—you must stand firm on His Word, reject the devil’s deception, and proclaim God’s power over your life, your family, your home, your ministry, your finances, and your health.
Here are powerful scriptures to pray against darkness and overcome the enemy (some shorten for brevity):
- “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” — Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV)
- “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV)
- “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
- “Oh, that You would bless me indeed…that I may not cause pain!” — 1 Chronicles 4:10 (NKJV)
- “No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.” — Psalm 91:10 (NKJV)
- “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” — 1 John 4:4 (NKJV)
- “I will undo all that afflicts you.” — Zephaniah 3:19 (NKJV)
- “But the Lord is with me as a mighty, awesome One.” — Jeremiah 20:11 (NKJV)
- “He frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot carry out their plans.” — Job 5:12 (NKJV)
- “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” — Psalm 27:1 (NKJV)
- “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” — Psalm 23:6 (NKJV)
- “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.” — Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)
- “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” — Psalm 34:19 (NKJV)
- “By this I know that You are well pleased with me, because my enemy does not triumph over me.” — Psalm 41:11 (NKJV)
- “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit…will teach you all things.” — John 14:26 (NKJV)
- “And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)
- “I will make the crooked places straight.” — Isaiah 45:2 (NKJV)
- “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.” — Psalm 34:17 (NKJV)
- “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” — Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)
- “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” — Revelation 12:11 (NKJV)
- “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” — Psalm 32:8 (NKJV)
Whenever you feel overwhelmed or attacked, speak the Word. Declare it out loud. In doing so, you will find power to overcome the enemy and walk in victory over darkness.
